kk.Dak Prescott Shocks the NFL by Rejecting $150 Million, Choosing to Remain with the Cowboys
Dallas, Texas – January 21, 2026
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has delivered one of the most shocking and principled decisions in modern NFL history — rejecting massive contract offers reportedly worth up to $150 million from multiple teams and recommitting to the Cowboys, prioritizing loyalty, unfinished business, and belief in the franchise over immediate financial windfall.
Sources close to negotiations confirm that several contending teams — including the New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, and at least one other unnamed club — presented Prescott with blockbuster deals during the offseason window. The offers included fully guaranteed money, record-breaking annual salaries, and long-term security that would have made him one of the highest-paid players in league history.
Prescott, however, said no.
In a powerful statement released through his representatives and shared on his personal channels, the 32-year-old star explained his decision with clarity and conviction:
“Dallas gave me my opportunity when others passed. This city, this organization, these fans — they believed in me through the highs and the lows. There’s unfinished business here. There are goals we haven’t reached yet. I’m not walking away from that for any amount of money. Dedication, belief, and loyalty still mean something in this league — and they mean everything to me.”
The move has sent shockwaves through the NFL. Prescott’s choice to stay in Dallas — potentially on a restructured or team-friendly extension rather than chasing the highest bidder — stands in stark contrast to the modern player-empowerment era where stars frequently seek the biggest paychecks and most favorable situations.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called the decision “one of the proudest moments I’ve had in this league.”
“Dak Prescott is not just our quarterback — he’s the heartbeat of this team and this city,” Jones said. “He could have gone anywhere and made generational wealth. He chose us. That says more about his character than any contract ever could.”
Teammates and league peers reacted swiftly:
- CeeDee Lamb: “That’s my QB. That’s our leader. Dallas forever. 💙”
- Micah Parsons: “Dak just showed the league what loyalty looks like. Respect.”
- Patrick Mahomes: “Big respect to Dak. Staying where your heart is — that’s real.”
Fans in Dallas and across Cowboys Nation flooded social media with gratitude and pride under hashtags #DakStays and #LoyaltyOverMoney. Many called it “the most class move in franchise history,” while others pointed out the deeper meaning: in an age of constant player movement and mercenary contracts, Prescott reminded everyone that some things — legacy, belief, and unfinished business — still outweigh even nine-figure paydays.
The Cowboys now enter the offseason with renewed momentum. Prescott’s commitment strengthens the core of a team that has consistently contended but fallen short in the playoffs. With the quarterback locked in, focus shifts to building around him — and finally breaking through to the ultimate goal.
Dak Prescott didn’t just turn down $150 million today. He turned down doubt, temptation, and the easy path — choosing instead the harder, prouder road of staying where it all began.
In Dallas, loyalty just became the loudest statement of the offseason.
And the NFL is taking notice. 🏈❤️
